The I ♥ Cebu blog by Peanut Browas

Cebu is once again in the limelight as one of the resorts in Mactan fared well in the 28th Readers’ Choice Awards of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa placed 3rd in the Top 25 Resorts in Asia. Aside from its third place finish among the best resorts in Asia, the resort also placed 51st among the Top 100 Hotels and Resorts in the World.

Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa - image source: en.wikipedia.org

Aside from Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa, El Nido Resorts in Pangulasian Island also entered the Top 20 Asian resorts list at 19th place. However, Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa was the only hotel or resort in the Philippines to be recognized as among the top in the world.

Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa - image source: en.wikipedia.org

The Readers’ Choice Awards is based on a survey participated in by more than 128,000 travelers. This is the biggest number of participants in the history of the award-giving body. Participants rate the best hotels and resorts around the world as well as provide comments about their stay. Condé Nast Traveler is an international lifestyle and luxury travel magazine under the Condé Nast media group.

Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa - image source: shangri-la.com

Sales and Marketing Director Albert Lafuente of Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa said the resort is honored of being selected to become a part of the prestigious list. He said they are elated that travelers around the world recognize the care and effort provided by the personnel of the resort. The resort is also encouraged by this recognition to create additional delightful experiences for its guests, Lafuente added.

Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa - image source: hotel-online.com

This is the sixth time Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa was recognized by Condé Nast in the past ten years. The international travel magazine also recognized the resort in 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The resort was also given the Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Award in 2008.